6515--Phacoemulsification Units (VA-24-00002473)

DESCRIPTION REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment (NX) National Program has identified the Phacoemulsification Units product line as candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as - national) single Requirement's contract award. The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2) to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources. The period of performance will consist of a base of 12-months with four 12-month option periods from the date of award. The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to manufacture Phacoemulsification Units on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a Brand Name or Equal (BNOE) single award Requirements contract for this requirement IAW with FAR 16.503. Vendors will be required to deliver Phacoemulsification Units to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 1000 employees. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that - All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting an offer or quotation. You may access the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. All quoters must be certified as with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database, at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ at the time of quote submission. This notice is for planning purpose only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This RFI is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes. 2.0 SCOPE Phacoemulsification Units are used to break up and remove cataractous lenses of the eye. A cataract is a foggy area in the normally transparent lens that inhibits the transmission of light to the retina and causes a painless blurring of vision and/or glare from lights. Cataracts are caused by changes in the chemical composition of the lens associated with many factors: age, environment, drugs, systemic diseases, traumatic eye injuries, certain diseases of the eye, and genetic or birth defects. Age-related cataracts are the most common. If cataracts are not treated, progressive vision loss leading to significantly impaired sight can occur. VA estimates the following quantities during the 60-months ordering period: CLIN Item Description UOM BASE YEAR OPTION YEAR 1 OPTION YEAR 2 OPTION YEAR 3 OPTION YEAR 4 0001 Centurion Ozil HP (Handpiece) EA 41 45 40 41 39 0002 UltraflowII I/A Handpiece EA 17 15 19 18 16 0003 Centurion Active Sentry Ozil HP EA 17 15 19 18 16 0004 Centurion EA 15 15 11 16 16 Vendors who propose brands that meet all the salient characteristics (SCs) below should provide that information in the chart below in their response to this Sources Sought Notice. CLINS MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS DESCRIPTION BASE YEAR OPTION YEAR ONE OPTION YEAR TWO OPTION YEAR THREE OPTION YEAR FOUR 0001 41 45 40 41 39 0002 17 15 19 18 16 0003 17 15 19 18 16 0004 15 15 11 16 16 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Phacoemulsification Units which meet all the following Salient Characteristics (SCs): SC # Salient Characteristics Method Of Evaluation SC Met by OEMs SC 1 Must have Responsive Fluidics. (Responsive in this case is defined as - Active or - Adaptive) Literature Review ALCON Centurion Page # 2 B&L Stellaris Page # 1 SC 2 Pulse Rate Range for the Ultrasound system must possess a pulse per second rate of 1-250 pps Literature Review Page #4 Page #2 SC 3 The I/A (Irrigation & Aspiration) system shall possess - Fixed and - Linear modes at a minimum Literature Review Page #3 Page #3 SC 4 The maximum vacuum in I/A mode mmHg shall be at 600 or more Literature Review Page #4 Page #3 For each product the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the SCs specified above. The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the OEM and as clinically required. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the SCs. Additionally, responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following: Full name and address of company DUNS number/ CAGE Code/ SAM UIE Business Size Manufacturer or Distributor If distributor provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer. Country of Origin designation for all products. Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale. Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meet the identified salient characteristics (if submitting an - or-equal item). Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified. All small business, VOSB, SDVOSB distributors shall provide a valid letter of authorization from the manufacturer of the product/brand that you intend to offer. The letter shall be printed on the manufacturers letter head and be no older than 6 months old. The letter shall also clearly state how long your agreement is place with the manufacturer, e.g., 6 month, 4 years, expires 4 years from XXX, end of 2025, etc. The letter shall also be signed by a legally, authorized representative of the manufacturer. Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement.